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GL03 UKT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 116,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,136 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint compliance arm (2.5.B.1a)

eml on

Fail 12 Jul 2017 105,136 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint compliance arm (2.5.B.1a)

eml on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,888 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,826 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust (center silencer) rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,207 miles

damage to outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,658 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,648 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,093 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 57,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,565 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2006 26,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 May 2006 26,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GL03 UKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL03 UKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL03 UKT registered?

GL03 UKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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